Subtract 42/70 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 42/70
50/8 - 42/70 is 113/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/280 - 168/280 = 1750 - 168/280 = 1582/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/20
- In mixed form: 513/20
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